International Karate Tournament, 23rd January 2005 in Pembroke Pines, Florida

The "Florida Citrus Cup" for Juniors, Adults and Masters was held in Pembroke Pines at the Charles W. Flanagan High School in Florida / USA on the 23rd January 2005. The chief organiser of this event was Sensei Gilbert VENERO. Prof. George POPPER, GCKM (HUN) - President of IBSSA was invited to this spectacular and high standard event by John DI PASQUALE 6. Dan Karate Master.

The Florida Citrus Cup was a great success for Gilbert VENERO, who managed to bring in 200 competitors and coaches from around the US and more for this event. On hand were instructors Roger JARRETT and Jake LEASE from West VA, Juan LARIOS from CA, Tokey HILL from NY, Herb WILES and George BREMAN from the Bahamas, Doug STEIN and Dave ROTH from Florida plus many other local instructors. Athletes arrived from Central and South America, as well as from the Caribbean Islands.

Congratulations for the success!

28th January 2005, Budapest
IBSSA HQ